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Cover: Fred Ray & Jerry Robinson

Batman #10

Apr 1942 · DC · 0.10 USD
📊 ~130,265 copies sold its debut month
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In "The Isle That Time Forgot!", Batman races to unravel a deadly game of deception at a high-society gathering, where the Cat-Woman’s masked scheme turns a scavenger hunt into a life-or-death trap. Written by Jack Schiff and brought to life by Fred Ray’s dynamic art and Jerry Robinson’s sharp inks, this 1942 classic blends mystery and menace with a flair that defines the Golden Age of comics. The cover by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson captures the tension perfectly—elegant, dangerous, and utterly unforgettable.

Contains 7 stories
The Isle That Time Forgot!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]DoloresProfessor MoloffDan"Big Guy" Markham (film director)

In "The Isle That Time Forgot!", Dick Grayson takes to the skies in his new Batplane for a birthday flight, only to be caught in a storm that strands him and Batman on a mysterious island where prehistoric men and creatures still roam. The duo must navigate the dangers of a lost world while searching for a way back to the present.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Jerry
Report Card Blues!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Tommy TrentTommy's motherTommy's fatherL. Milo (villain, a florist)Muggsy (villain)

In "Report Card Blues!" from Batman #10 (1942), a nervous little boy named Tommy flees home after fearing a bad report card—only to stumble into a dangerous situation that puts him in the path of the Dark Knight. With a mix of suspense and heart, the story follows Batman as he guides Tommy back to safety, offering a quiet lesson in courage and responsibility.

The Princess of Plunder!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Waynealso as Mrs. Fitsbuilt's butler]Robin [Dick Grayson]Mr. VanderwellVanderwell's butlerMrs. FitsbuiltThe Cat-Woman [Selina Kyleaka Marguerite Tone] (villain)Cat-Woman's gang (villains)

In "The Princess of Plunder!", Batman faces off against the Cat-Woman, who’s secretly using a glamorous society event as a cover for a dangerous scavenger hunt—both for her guests and her gang. With the stakes rising and chaos unfolding, the Dark Knight must unravel the deception before the game turns deadly.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
The Sheriff of Ghost Town!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Simmons (cameo)Simmon's wife (cameo)Cactus Tom (Mayor, death)Turpin (a barber)DanversJoe Jeffers"Five-Aces" Frogel (villain, gambler)Blackie (villain)Bullet (villain)

In "The Sheriff of Ghost Town!" from Batman #10 (1942), a gang of criminals descends on Sunshine City, drawn by rumors of buried gold—only to find the town unexpectedly alive, and under the unexpected authority of Batman and Robin, newly sworn in as sheriff and deputy. With a young boy's desperate plea ringing in their ears, the Dynamic Duo take up the badge, ready to uphold justice in a town where the past is still very much alive.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $686
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $19,038*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $9,819*
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $9,819
CGC 8.0 · 9 in census $5,952
CGC 7.5 · 11 in census $4,286
CGC 7.0 · 14 in census $3,539
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CGC 6.5 · 11 in census $3,539
CGC 6.0 · 14 in census $3,088
CGC 5.5 · 11 in census $1,848
CGC 5.0 · 19 in census $1,848
CGC 4.5 · 18 in census $1,309
CGC 4.0 · 17 in census $1,225
CGC 3.5 · 24 in census $1,225
CGC 3.0 · 18 in census $1,007
CGC 2.5 · 11 in census $939
CGC 2.0 · 14 in census $755
CGC 1.5 · 6 in census $580*
CGC 1.0 · 4 in census $324
CGC 0.5 · 13 in census $324
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Full credits

artist Fred Ray
artist, inker Jerry Robinson
inker, letterer George Roussos
cover pencils Fred Ray
cover inks Jerry Robinson

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman: The Dark Knight Archives #3 (2000), The Batman Chronicles #6 (2008), Batman Anthologie #[nn] (2014), Batman: The War Years 1939-1945 #[nn] (2015), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #2 (2016), Batman: The Golden Age #3 (2017)

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